What Is Cataract Awareness Month? June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time to shed light on one of the most common causes of vision loss in the U.S. Cataracts affect millions of people, especially those over 60, and early detection is key to preventing permanent vision impairment. Residents of San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and […]
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Last Chance to Save on Premium Lens Surgery If you’ve been delaying cataract surgery, now is the time to act. Due to global manufacturing tariffs, the cost of premium lenses, specifically multifocal and toric intraocular lenses, is expected to rise in the coming months. These lenses offer a significant improvement in post-surgery vision quality, often […]
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As you are preparing for your cataract surgery, we recommend you take the time to review our post-operative cataract surgery care tips. We encourage you to ask your eye surgeon any questions before your surgery to ensure you understand what you should and should not do immediately after your surgery. 1. Do take all medications […]
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Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The condition causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy, which affects vision. The good news is that there are many ways to reduce the risk of cataract development. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to vision loss. The most common surgical procedure […]
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We’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and things are finally, albeit slowly, starting to look up. The light at the end of the tunnel is growing a little brighter! With two effective vaccines on the market, and millions of dosages having been administered, more health practices have re-opened their doors and resumed surgical procedures. […]
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If you’ve been relying on contact lenses, now may be the time to consider laser eye surgery for permanent vision correction. LASIK surgery has been performed for more than two decades. Advancements have made it extremely safe and effective. Here are a few reasons you should consider LASIK vs. contacts in 2021. Reduced Risk of Infection Contact […]
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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can occur in anyone who spends hours viewing a computer screen, whether at work, attending school from home, or doing any task that involves using a computer or digital device. Viewing digital screens is more visually demanding than reading a printed page. Associated eye strain and discomfort affect between 50% and […]
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Cataracts are normally caused by aging yet can occur in younger people sooner from an eye injury, diabetes, excessive UV sunlight exposure, and other such reasons. Cataracts occur when the proteins in the lens of the eye start to form on the lens. This “clumping” will appear as a white dot on the surface of […]
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Blindness due to cataracts is possible if cataracts treatment is not sought. Over time, cataracts will continue to develop and, eventually, lead to reduced vision and, potentially, blindness. However, unlike other forms of blindness that result in permanent vision loss, it is possible to restore vision with laser vision surgery. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are a […]
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Most people are aware of the health risks that smoking tobacco products can bring, such as increased risks of lung cancer, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure. What many do not realize is that some of these increased risks are also directly related to our vision and can cause vision problems […]
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